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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2014
Steven Mark Everritt, Houston, TX (US);
Carl Cooper, Houston, TX (US);
Art Parmely, Houston, TX (US);
Richard Grifno, Houston, TX (US);
Steven Mark Everritt, Houston, TX (US);
Carl Cooper, Houston, TX (US);
Art Parmely, Houston, TX (US);
Richard Grifno, Houston, TX (US);
Delta Screen & Filtration, LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for manufacturing wire wrapped screens utilizing a wire and support ribs is provided. The apparatus employs welding pressure control, utilizing a welding device mounted on a support assembly, wherein the support assembly is moveable in relation to a mounting structure and the wire and support rib weld pieces. Welding pressure is determined by a force measurement device, and a control and feedback system adjusts pressure. Mechanical actuator cylinders mounted on the support assembly and the mounting structure provide load balance. A method for making wire wrapped screens is also provided.